Loving Apartments Helps Visitors Conquer the Famous Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps, also known as, Scalinata di Spagna, are one of the biggest touristy areas to visit in Rome. Located in the Piazza de Spagna, the steps serve as a hangout area and a place to take photos of the most memorable, and longest stairs in all of Italy.

The steps were constructed from 1723 to 1725 under the funding of French diplomat, Étienne Gueffier and the French King. The steps got their name from the Spanish Ambassador who once resided in the square.

At the top of the steps is the church of Trinita dei Monti, which is located in the Piazza Trinita dei Monti. At the base of the steps is the Fontana della Barcaccia. The fountain is a prime example of the popular Baroque style and recounts the flood of the River Tiber in 1598. It depicts a sinking ship that is intended to represent the folk tale that a fishing boat in the flood was found in this exact spot. For more information on the fountain check out: http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/159.php

The steps are free to visit and open to the public at all times. Picnic lunches are not recommended as the authorities are attempting to keep the steps clean. A nice resting area after shopping along the designer shops and boutiques.

Loving Apartment provides several apartment rental options located in close proximity to the Spanish Steps, one being the Margutta Loft, which is also part of the luxury collection. The apartment provides plenty of space with high ceilings and an open living room. The rooms are decorated more modernly with sleek furniture and more neutral colors such as whites, browns, and the camel color filling each room. The newly renovated apartment was once home to the famous artist, Lorenzo Gigotti. The studio includes a terrace with a dining table and chairs, which allows visitors to enjoy breathtaking views of the city. The studio also includes one bathroom, a living room, bedroom, and kitchenette. For more information visit the Loving Rome Apartments website: http://www.lovingrome.com/

Loving Apartments Offer Proximity to the Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain has been a must see in Rome for years. People from all over the world come to toss a coin in the fountain to ensure their return to Rome. The legend has led to numerous new interpretations such as throwing in two coins will spark a new romance in one’s life and throwing three coins will lead to a marriage or divorce. It is said that more than 3,000 Euros are thrown into the fountain each day and are collected to help the poor.

Although this may be the main reason for the fountains popularity, others come to see its baroque style. The Trevi Fountain is massive as it stands 85 feet high and 65 feet across making it the largest baroque fountain in the City. If you have ever visited Rome, there are fountains in nearly every piazza and square, so this is quite an accomplishment.

Historically, the site is a meeting point of three roads marking the terminal point for the ancient source of water also known as the the revived Aqua Virgo. Romans used a  fountain to give recognition to the endpoint of an aqueduct and in 1629 Pope Urban VIII continued this tradition of the Romans and asked for a newly constructed fountain. He died and the project was dismantled. Then in 1730 Pope Clement XII commissioned the new fountain and construction began in 1732. Finished in 1762 by Giuseppe Pannini, the Baroque style continues to impress. The Stonework and large statues provide a look into Rome’s historically rich past.

Visitor’s can enjoy the Trevi Fountain from less than half a mile away, thanks to Loving Apartments. Although Loving Apartments offers numerous accommodations in Rome, one of the closest to Trevi Fountain is in the Pierret. The suite includes one bedroom, a bathroom, and a refrigerator. It is very charming and traditional, as the building is a restored XVIII Roman building. Overall, it is in the heart of Rome overlooking the Spanish Steps, another touristy destination, and gives visitors a great insight into the beautiful architecture of Rome. For more information on other places around the Trevi Fountain visit: http://www.lovingrome.com/Rome-Apartments-Rome-close-to-The-Trevi-Fountain-poil-104-en.html.

For more information on Loving Apartments please visit their website: https://lovingapartments.com/.